A new Olive Garden restaurant has opened at 10206 N. Michigan Road, Carmel. Some of newer dishes have 575 or fewer calories, such as Venetian Apricot Chicken and Herb-Grilled Salmon.

? What they do: Olive Garden offers a variety of Italian food, including lighter fare with 575 or fewer calories, such as Venetian Apricot Chicken and Herb-Grilled Salmon. Every entrée is served with unlimited, made-from-scratch soup or signature garden-fresh salad and garlic breadsticks. Olive Garden operates 19 restaurants in Indiana, including five in the metro area.

? Cool thing we found: The Carmel Olive Garden features a number of sustainable design elements, such recycled building materials, enlarged windows to increase natural light, low-water landscaping and energy-efficient equipment.

? Quote: "We've received outstanding support from the Carmel community and have had an exciting and busy opening week. ... We're also happy to share that through our pre-opening 'Friends and Family' events, we raised more than $1,200 for the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville." - General Manager Steve Vetter